Top Ten Exotic Shore Excursions
Akureyri, Iceland | | |  Visit the Myvatn Nature Baths geothermal reserve and enjoy a relaxing dip in the area’s naturally heated waters. Or, venture out in search of the legendary northern lights – one of nature’s finest winter sights. | | |
Dubrovnik, Croatia |  | |  Sample a taste of Croatian country cooking as a local family welcomes you into their home to prepare you a scrumptious feast. Both the food and the hospitality are sure to be highlights of your time here.
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St. Petersburg, Russia | | |  Immerse yourself in Russian art by joining an expert-led tour of The Hermitage – the main tourist attraction in St. Petersburg. You’ll discover works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Monet, to name a few. | | | | |
Alexandria, Egypt | | |  Take a road trip to Cairo to visit the magnificent pyramids and famous Sphinx. Each pyramid is a tomb for a different King of Egypt. It is believed that approximately 20,000 laborers and 2 million blocks of stone were used for the construction of the Pyramid of Khufu alone. | | | | |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates | | |  See the sun rise over the desert from the vantage point of a hot air balloon. Float just above the majestic red dunes and be captivated by the moon-like landscape of the rocky Hajj mountains. |
Richards Bay, South Africa | | |  Go wild on a game drive through unspoiled African bushveld, or experience Camp Jabulani’s one-of-a-kind elephant-back safari, and look for the legendary “big five”: elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo and rhinos. |
Cairns, Australia | | |  Snorkel over the Great Barrier Reef and see a dazzling array of colorful corals and tropical fish. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, this reef is the only living organism on earth that is visible from space! |
Manaus, Brazil | | |  Hop in a riverboat for a jungle trek up the Amazon to discover the river’s unique flora and fauna. These trails are a bit rough, but experienced tour guides will be sure to show you the ropes, and even teach you some important survival skills. |
Shanghai, China | | |  Board the train to Wuxi for a leisurely stroll through its magnificent gardens. The Jichangyuan Garden (Garden for the Ease of Mind) is one example of a classical garden that developed in the Lower Yangtze Valley. |
Hanoi, Vietnam | | |  History unfolds on a city tour to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature and lively Old Quarter. Also note the tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture and oriental temples dating back thousands of years. |
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